MIA Chief secretary reports signals against presidency
The Ministry of Internal Affairs (MIA) has received signals implicating the presidency, according to Chief Secretary Zhivko Kotsev. It has started an investigation.
The investigation, initiated by Kotsev and prompted by calls from the chairman of the MRF parliamentary group Delyan Peevski, who faces sanctions under the "Magnitsky" law, is expected to conclude by tonight, but has not yet been published. The findings will be disclosed by the political leadership.
Recent developments saw the Ministry of the Interior and the Prosecutor's Office investigating figures named by Peevski, including Secretary of Internal Affairs Nikolay Koprinkov and former head of the National Social Security Institute Sotir Ushev, following a week of escalating tensions between Peevski and President Radev.
European Arrest Warrant for Tsvetan Vassilev on Money Laundering Charges
The former majority owner of Corporate Commercial Bank, Tsvetan Vassilev, who has been residing in Serbia for a decade, is now subject to a European arrest warrant on charges of money laundering. This decision was finalized by the Sofia Court of Appeal, following the prosecution's request for such an order.
The court concluded that issuing an arrest warrant is the most effective measure to ensure the smooth progression of legal proceedings against Vasilev and the magistrates reasoned that there is a credible suspicion of Vasilev's involvement in the alleged crimes. Additionally, considering Vasilev's location in Serbia, the court acknowledged the risk of him evading justice if an arrest warrant were not issued.
Survey shows neutral Bulgarian attitudes towards LGBT community
A survey by Alpha Research conducted in November 2023, indicates that the attitudes of Bulgarians towards the LGBTI community are largely neutral, with more than 40% of them claiming their position is "undecided". The survey involved 1,000 adults from across Bulgaria and employed direct standardized interviews.
The findings suggest that as personal interactions with LGBT individuals increase, so does the positivity of the attitudes towards them. A significant 46% of respondents view LGBTI individuals as no different from anyone else. Notably, positive attributes associated with the LGBT community include being "brave and identity-defending" (18%), "educated" (16%), "creative" (15%), and having "good professions" (12%). However, the most common negative perception is that LGBTI individuals excessively flaunt their identity (24%).
MIA Chief secretary reports signals against presidency
The Ministry of Internal Affairs (MIA) has received signals implicating the presidency, according to Chief Secretary Zhivko Kotsev. It has started an investigation.
